Identify the two scripts deciphered in the 1830s by James Prinsep.
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A
Pali and Prakrit
B
Brahmi and Kharosthi
C
Urdu and Persian
D
Sanskrit and Hindavi
Correct Answer
Brahmi and Kharosthi
Detailed Explanation
James Prinsep's decipherment of Brahmi and Kharosthi scripts in the 1830s is a well-documented historical fact. He made significant contributions to the understanding of ancient inscriptions and texts in India. Prinsep's work laid the foundation for the study of ancient Indian history and languages, and his decipherment of these scripts was instrumental in the interpretation of inscriptions from the Ashoka period and other historical records. This is the reason for selecting option (2) as the correct answer.
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